- Are these rings strong enough for a bracelet?
- The 1.2mm wire is sturdy for light jewelry, but open rings can work loose under steady pull. For a bracelet that gets tugged, close each ring firmly and consider soldering the seam.
- Will the stainless steel tarnish or turn my skin green?
- 304 stainless steel resists tarnish and rust far better than brass or copper. It is a common jewelry metal and generally does not leave green marks the way copper alloys can.
- What does the 6mm inner diameter fit?
- The 6mm inner opening takes most small connectors, charm loops and chain links up to roughly 5mm thick. Check the wire gauge of the piece you are joining before ordering.
- Do I need special tools to close them?
- Yes. At 1.2mm the wire is stiff, so two pairs of flat-nose pliers make opening and closing clean. Finger pressure alone will bend the ring out of shape.
- Can these be soldered?
- Stainless steel is harder to solder than brass or copper and needs the right flux. If you plan to solder every seam, brass rings are easier to work with.
- Are these rings magnetic?
- 304 stainless steel is austenitic and largely non-magnetic in its finished form. A strong magnet may still catch them slightly after cold working.
- Where is the 304 Stainless Steel Jump Rings, Open Jump Rings, Silver, 8x1.2mm, Inner Diameter: 6mm cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $8.59, as of our latest check.